Authors Note and Summary
So I've been playing a shitload of Clock Tower lately. The whole concept of this story is Clock Tower 2: The Struggle Within's concept of The Scissor-man twins reincarnated, but I'm changing a couple things. (No goddamn zombies) (Maxwell curse will not play a role, only Emily and Bates possessing the same body.) Also, I have not read the novel, so things might not be 100% accurate.
For one, I'm changing the main character to a girl named Emily Anne Maxwell (niece of Helen Maxwell) and the story will take place 16 years after the Clock Tower (PS1) story. So Expect characters such as Jennifer, Helen, Nolan and Gotts to make a return. Setting will be in Norway then America (fictional town of Redson). And will feature a new Scissor-Man killer.
Summary and Character List
After losing her family in a mysterious fire, Emily Anne Maxwell is moving in with an Aunt she's never met. Soon after, she is swept up in the return of an evil that has been absent for 16 years. Now, along with her new family, Emily must survive a brutal series of events and discover the identity of this new Scissor-Man. Can she survive to see her "Ending A"? Will she lose herself to Bates? Or will she be another victim of the Scissor-Man?
Emily Anne Maxwell: A 16 year girl who recently lost her parents in a mysterious fire while she was visiting Gotts. With her family, house and most of her belongings destroyed in the fire. Emily feels like she has lost everything. At the age of 14, Emily was being bullied in her classroom, causing her second personality "Bates", to gain control and murder any Bates felt threatened Him or his host body. After one year in the Asylum, Emily was given an Amulet that can keep Bates dormant. However if the amulet is ever taken off and Emily reaches a high emotional state, then Bates can gain control. while wearing the amulet, Emily can hear Bates speak and can talk to him and hold a conversation if she so chooses.
Emily is a very quiet individual usually only talking to good friends or family. Otherwise she comes across as a silent, if polite, bystander. All she wants is a normal life, without Bates and the many rumors caused by the "Bates Incident" when she was 14. She enjoys listening to music, reading, watching movies, writing and sketching.
After the death of her family, Emily seems broken and quieter than usual. Barley even speaking to her "godfather" Police Chief Gotts. But speaking to Bates increasingly more and more. Causing Gotts to move Emily to the only remaining family she has left. The Aunt she never met, Gotts old friend, Helen.
Bates: Calculating, Foul-Mouthed, Ruthless. Cocky. The only thing Bates seems to care about is his and Emily's well being. In that order. However, seeing Emily in distress angers him greatly and he will do anything in his power to deal with the problem, HIS way. He seems to enjoy violence and harming others. Now with Emily's parents dead, Bates tries to help his other self the only way he knows how. By trying to convince her to "sleep"...by taking off the amulet.
Police Chief Gotts: Age: 58. After the second Scissor-man murder spree, Gotts was quickly promoted higher and higher. Due to his skill and dedication, Gotts now leads a second team that investigates "Copy-cat Scissor-men" along with his regular duties. As Emily's Godfather, he played an active role in her life. Despite knowing about her "condition", he cares for Emily greatly and is worried when he starts to see Emily, willingly and happily speaking to Bates. Deciding that Emily needs to have a family again, Gotts contacts his old "Teach".
Jennifer Simpson: Age: 31. The main author of "Scissors: A Survivors Tale". After the two Clock Tower murder spree's, Jennifer continued her life and tried to get over the many horrors she was exposed to. Eventually writing a book of her experiences and those she had lost. The book was a best seller, causing Jennifer and Helen to finally get something good out of their horrifying nightmare. With the money they now have, they live comfortably in a mansion in Redson, New York. Despite the comforts of her new life, Jennifer is still scarred emotionally and does not go anywhere without weapon of some kind. She is known to have flashback's and panic attacks under too much stress. She cannot stand horror movies, and is slow to trust anyone she's never met or heard of before. Jennifer has heard of the "Bates Incident" and is not very happy that Emily is moving in with them, but is trying to give the benefit of the doubt.
Helen Maxwell: Age: 46 The co-author of "Scissors: A Survivors Tale. Not quite as emotionally scarred as Jennifer, Helen has done her best to help her foster daughter. Still keeping in touch with Gotts, despite not being close to her brother, she has heard of Emily's plight and is willing to help the girl. Also aware of the "Bates Incident", Helen is unsure about the girl but has promised Gotts she'd keep an open mind.
Nolan: Age: 42 After the Clock Tower murders, Nolan's "relationship" with Jennifer fell through, due to her emotional scarring and the obvious age difference, and left to who knows where. He has been known to visit from time to time, but does not keep up with everyone as much as the rest of them. He is currently investigating Emily's house fire along with Gotts.
Adrian Maxwell (Emily's Father): Age: 48 A kind and caring individual. Despite his lack of bond with his sister, he never stopped worrying about his "little sis". Despite the "Bates Incident", he loves his daughter dearly and wishes the best for her. His death effected Emily greatly.
Andrea Maxwell(Emily's Mother): Age: 46 Despite her great love for her daughter, she has a great fear of Bates. After the "Bates Incident", Andrea closed herself off from Emily and became distant. Recently however, the bond between Mother and Daughter is regrowing and Andrea has promised to not let Bates get between her and her daughter ever again. Her death has ended any chance of a repaired relationship, and Emily wishes that it could have been different.
Scissor-man: After the death of Bobby and Dan, the Scissor-man has become nothing but a nightmare. Despite this, many "copycat Scissor-men" have tried to continue the dark legacy. But is the true evil of Scissor-man gone, or will his deadly shears return for round three?